There will never be a society where everyone works, takes responsibility for their own lives and supports themselves, doesn't get into trouble, etc.

Great article and thread @Ben Leybovich I understand Miami market continues be a haven for South American wealth, as pointed out by @Joel Owens I'm not competing in the commercial arena (yet), but the institutional and hedge fund boys were driving up SFH in Jacksonville until the last year, but have tapered off somewhat.  

In the case of a hypothecation, you still retain ownership of your notes.In this case, you might consider attending the American Association of Private Lenders conference in November.

@Steve Babiak I'm prepared to evict Sept. 30th if they are still there...if cleaning out their basement is not a positive sign they will be moving i don't know what is :)@Bryan @Bryan Otteson Crown Molding...NOT MOLD...Yes, I cannot afford the rent without tenants due to low income despite 2 masters (yay social worker low pay) and being single and having school loans...doesn't mean i wouldn't get a second job if needed...being an immigrant i've survived in this country for 20 years...cuz i'll clean toilets and flip burgers unlike most Americans...no equity because I over-paid 12 yrs ago.  

North American Savings Bank and First Western Federal Savings are the primary lenders in all 50 states.They want higher down payments and have slightly higher rates than you would see personally, but it is still effective leverage.In an IRA, there is a tax known as UDFI that applies to the percentage of gains tied to the non-IRA funds.  

@Wayne Brooks  I was at an entrust vegas presentation ( my SIDRA was with them) and these guys got up and talked about this then the next thing I see them on American Greed LOLthere are those that do it straight up though but I don't see how you can use it for equity in RE.you buy a policy at steep discount and prey the person expires as soon as possible.. this increases your yield..

A lot of times being a landlord it is about minimizing your exposure to liability.If a tenant or their guests or kids were to get hurt on the property, you can easily expect yourself in today's society to be involved in an very costly and possibly very long lawsuit.We advise owners not to leave on lawnmowers, ladders, weedeater's, yard equipment, or even cleaning supplies and chemicals.

And I'm allowed to have it because it helps me with my depression,"A line in the article answers the question in this thread's title: "The American with Disabilities Act states "only dogs are recognized as service animals."

There are foreign investors shotgunning (via VA's) to get a piece of the American REI market.

Mindy.. last Sundays American Greed show did a episode on the scammers who live in Jamaica and scam the American public out of Millions claiming that they won a lottery or some other type of prize.